2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Renault | Mini |
| Model | Laguna | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
